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Editor-in-Chief

Employer
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Location
Remote
Salary
Administrative support and a stipend will be provided.
Closing date
Apr 2, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biochemistry
Position Type
Part Time
Job Type
Other
Organization Type
Non-Profit

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology welcomes nominations and applications for the position of editor-in-chief of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. JBC publishes original research that makes novel and important contributions to the study of the molecular and cellular bases of biological processes. The next editor-in-chief should be a public-facing thought leader, a committed advocate for authors and readers, a leader who listens and delegates, and an active researcher of significant accomplishment.

Candidates should possess:

  • broad, general knowledge of biological chemistry;
  • strategic planning experience;
  • a commitment to publishing the very best science;
  • an appreciation for data-driven decision-making;
  • the ability and desire to recruit outstanding scientists to serve as contributors, associate editors and editorial board members;
  • a willingness to provide sustained and consistent editorial direction;
  • proven interpersonal, communication, leadership and coalition-building skills; and
  • scientific editorial experience.

The editor-in-chief will:

  • provide visionary strategic editorial direction that continuously improves the Journal’s stature,
  • act as the steward of the quality of the journal's scientific content;
  • engage with ASBMB senior management and elected leadership;
  • establish and refine journal policies and editorial guidelines;
  • lead inclusive, productive meetings for board members and associate editors;
  • respond to media requests and actively participate on social media;
  • cooperate with ASBMB journal staff;
  • represent the journal at meetings and other venues; and
  • write quarterly (or more frequent) editorials.

The editor-in-chief will serve a five-year term, with the possibility of reappointment, beginning July 1, 2021. ASBMB will provide administrative support and a stipend.

A search committee appointed by the president of ASBMB will review nominations and applications. Nominations and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Send to the ASBMB Editor-in-Chief Search Committee c/ o ASBMB Director of Publications, Isabel Casas (EICSearch@asbmb.org).

About the Journal of Biological Chemistry

JBC is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research "motivated by biology, enabled by chemistry" across all areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. To read the latest research in JBC, visit www.jbc.org. 

About the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (www.asbmb.org) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization. With over 11,000 members, made up of students, researchers, educators and industry professionals, the ASBMB is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world. Founded in 1906, the ASBMB’s mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes.

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